Bird Quote by Kathleen Raine
“Of all created things the source is one, Simple, single as love; remember The cell and seed of life, the sphere That is, of child, white bird, and small blue dragon-fly Green fern, and the gold four-petalled tormentilla The ultimate memory. Each latent cell puts out a future, Unfolds its differing complexity As a tree puts forth leaves, and spins a fate Fern-traced, bird feathered, or fish-scaled.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Seed of Life”, 1970
All living things originate from a single, simple source, unfolding into diverse forms like cells, trees, and creatures.
In simple terms: Life springs from one simple source.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unity in diversity.
Themes
nature
creation
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- biology studies
- creative writing
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
cosmology
interconnectedness
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “single source” mean to you?
- How can this view influence environmental stewardship?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex evolutionary processes.
